| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $156.36 | 6.873% | $167.1066 | $167.11 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.36 | 8.835% | $268.1259 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.57 | 10.811% | $8.3884 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.64 | 7.488% | $186.6422 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.31 | 5.373% | $242.6846 | $242.68 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.30 | 4.443% | $182.0441 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.29 | 5.348% | $240.4989 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.83 | $1,295.4907 | $1,295.49 | $1,295.55 | $1,295.40 | |